Pop star Sophie Ellis-Bextor has spoken out against the growing anti-trans sentiment, expressing deep concern for her LGBTQ+ fanbase and criticizing those who make attacking trans people "their whole personality."
October 6, 2025
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Billboard / Bekky Calver
Growing Concern Over Trans Acceptance
British pop star Sophie Ellis-Bextor has voiced significant distress over the current climate of trans acceptance, highlighting a rising wave of transphobia that is deeply affecting her LGBTQ+ fanbase.
The singer, famed for her hit "Murder on the Dancefloor," described feeling "very down" about the worsening conditions for transgender people in the UK and internationally.
Impact on the Queer Community
Ellis-Bextor noted that many within her queer fanbase are "terrified by anti-queer lawmaking and increasing transphobia."
This escalating hostility has transformed celebratory events into sites of political contest. According to the singer, Pride events have shifted from celebrations of progress to "an absolute political necessity," a reflection of the urgent need to defend fundamental LGBTQ+ rights. This change underscores a regression in social acceptance, particularly for the trans community, as detailed in reports by advocacy groups like Stonewall.
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Social Media and Personal Stances
Sophie Ellis-Bextor singled out social media platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter), for their role in amplifying anti-trans voices.
She criticized a dynamic where activists "make trans people their whole personality and spend their entire day checking their socials and being angry." This, she contrasted with the reality that most transgender individuals simply want to live their lives without constant public debate over their existence.
The Personal Becomes Political
The divisive nature of the issue has also impacted her personal relationships. Ellis-Bextor revealed that a friendship was strained after her friend "went on quite a weird flip," forcing her to take a firm stance on what she considers a matter of basic human rights.
Her response strategy is clear: "turning down the volume" on transphobic views while actively elevating the voices of allies and trans people themselves. This approach avoids direct confrontation with online trolls, a known issue of online harassment, and instead focuses on constructive support.
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AOL.com / US Weekly
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